# Bad credit but good job **URL:** \ **Category:** Tenant Discussion\ **Created:** [27 April 2020 15:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383 "2020-04-27T15:36:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Zee1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/zee1/32/515_2.png) [@Zee1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Zee1)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2020 15:36 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/1 "2020-04-27T15:36:56Z")
Hi, I was wondering whether others can share experiences or share advice. I am looking for a property however I have really bad credit due to businesses failing which has turned my life upside down. However i have an amazing job and earn above 3k per month. Why is it still difficult to find a property and would a landlord be okay with this? I’ve never missed rent payments and have an amazing relationship with my current landlady who I found privately. It’s really difficult that you are judged on bad credit when you are decent tenant. Any advice or tips? I’ve bad landlords message me to say they need a credit reference check, and I am open and honest with them. But I do feel this gets in the way. ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2020 16:39 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/2 "2020-04-27T16:39:43Z")
do you have any CCj s ---
**Author:** ![Zee1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/zee1/32/515_2.png) [@Zee1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Zee1)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2020 20:48 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/3 "2020-04-27T20:48:28Z")
No thankfully but loans to do with business ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2020 20:57 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/4 "2020-04-27T20:57:44Z")
why do you not offer a few months rent in advance? You will not be able to avoid a credit check ---
**Author:** ![Zee1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/zee1/32/515_2.png) [@Zee1](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Zee1)\ **Post date:** [27 April 2020 21:06 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/5 "2020-04-27T21:06:49Z")
I am unable to do that at the moment, I could in a few months time. Thanks for the suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [29 April 2020 11:14 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/6 "2020-04-29T11:14:04Z")
anyone can have a bad run in business for a variety of reasons, But this should not stop us trying again. The trick in business is if markets are changing , know when to get out… Keep going and try again. ---
**Author:** ![Mark32](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/mark32/32/515_2.png) [@Mark32](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Mark32)\ **Post date:** [1 May 2020 08:27 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/7 "2020-05-01T08:27:11Z")
From a personal point of view I always look at referencing checks on an individual basis. If as you say you are earning £3k pcm, you can show some history in that position i.e. not on a trial period and I could talk to your boss/HR I would consider you for a tenancy. We would need to sit down and go through your finances which I understand is intrusive but as a businessman yourself you would understand why. Good luck, you will find a place just keep trying… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [9 August 2022 12:50 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/bad-credit-but-good-job/11383/8 "2022-08-09T12:50:12Z")